Repeat visitors to my website and regular readers of this blog may have noticed a change recently. Yes – I have a brand new logo and a bright new orange colour scheme! In this blog, I’ll explain some of my reasons for this, my experiences of rebranding and why I think I was at the right stage to do it.
Category Archives: For editors and proofreaders
Easily confused: singular “they”
When it comes to writing about sex, sexuality and gender, there are some easily confusable terms. This is the first in short series of blog posts looking at those easily confusable terms to help writers, editors and proofreaders understand the differences.
This blog post looks at the pronoun “they” when used in the singular.
Easily confused: sexuality and gender
When it comes to writing about sex, sexuality and gender, there are some easily confusable terms. This is the first in short series of blog posts looking at those easily confusable terms to help writers, editors and proofreaders understand the differences.
This blog post looks at sexuality and gender
Easily confused: sex and gender
When it comes to writing about sex, sexuality and gender, there are some easily confusable terms. This is the first in short series of blog posts looking at those easily confusable terms to help writers, editors and proofreaders understand the differences.
This blog post looks at sex and gender.
Resources I use for editing LGBTQ+ texts
Are you an editor or proofreader that needs resources for editing and proofreading LGBTQ+ content? Then here’s some books and websites that you might find helpful!
Editing outside your experience
LGBTQ+ language in historical fiction
February is LGBTQ+ History Month (in the UK). Last week, we looked at when to set your LGBTQ+ book, this week we’ll consider language through time.
New year, new goals
It’s a new year so, of course, it’s time for the obligatory new year’s resolutions blog post. The past year has been fraught with difficulties, as we continue to navigate our way through lockdowns, restrictions and working from home (oh, wait, I do that anyway!).
Book review: Swimming in the Dark
A youthful romance in post-war Poland
Am I doing this right?
Whether you are a writer or an editorial professional, chances are you’ve felt the effects of imposter syndrome.